The UN Climate Action Summit, Explained

Sep 16, 2019

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A solar-powered well and desalination system installed by Oxfam in Ceel Midgan in eastern Somaliland treats salty ground water and makes it drinkable for people and animals. Petterik Wiggers/Oxfam

The UN General Assembly convenes at United Nations headquarters in New York next week. As in every year, UNGA is an annual opportunity for heads of state to come to the United Nations to meet each other and address the world.

What distinguishes the UN General Assembly this year is a series of key events and meetings focused on climate change.

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